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The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
UGD charges to be collected as per 2023 bylaw, says Coimbatore Corporation
Coimbatore Corporation will collect underground drainage (UGD) charges as per the bylaw passed in 2023, and the recently revised rates will not be implemented, Corporation Commissioner M. Sivaguru Prabakaran said during the Council meeting on Thursday. Councillors opposed the proposed 3% annual hike in monthly charges and deposit amounts for UGD connections, calling it a financial burden on the public. They demanded the withdrawal of resolution 101 and 102, which were passed during the previous Council meeting held on May 14, 2025. The Commissioner clarified that the resolutions were intended only to indicate a potential revenue stream for repaying a World Bank loan and assured the council they would not be enforced. He added that delays in securing the loan could affect UGD-related works in the city. Mayor K. Ranganayaki said the decision on withdrawing the resolutions would be discussed with party leaders and brought up at the next council meeting. As per the 2023 bylaw, UGD charges for residential buildings are based on built-up area. Houses up to 600 pay ₹7,500 as deposit and ₹110 monthly; 601–1,200 ₹10,000 deposit and ₹140 monthly; 1,201–1,800 ₹12,500 deposit and ₹180 monthly; 1,801–2,400 ₹15,000 deposit and ₹210 monthly; above 2,400 ₹17,500 and above as deposit, and ₹250 and above monthly. For non-residential buildings up to 600 ₹15,000 deposit and ₹330 monthly; 601–1,200 ₹20,000 and ₹420; 1,201–1,800 ₹25,000 and ₹540; 1,801–2,400 ₹30,000 and ₹630; above 2,400 ₹35,000 and above as deposit, and ₹660 and above monthly. Meanwhile, AIADMK floor leader R. Prabakaran raised concerns that UGD charges were being levied even on properties not connected to the service. He added that some demands generated since 2017 were exorbitant and baseless. On the issue of inflated UGD charges displayed on the Corporation's website, where some residents were shown to owe lakhs of rupees, the Commissioner said these were the result of incorrect entries. 'We have requested deletion of the wrongly uploaded records, and the updated details based on 2023 rates will be uploaded shortly,' he said.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
CPI stages protest in Coimbatore demanding rollback of property tax hike
Members of the Communist Party of India (CPI) staged a protest in front of the Coimbatore Corporation office in Town Hall on Wednesday, urging the administration to revoke the recent hikes in property tax, garbage collection charges, and drinking water fees. The CPI's Coimbatore district committee organised the protest citing that the revised tax structure — including a 6% annual hike in property tax and penalties for delayed payments — had caused considerable distress to the public. The party also pointed to the growing discontent among residents, who they said were burdened by multiple charges without corresponding improvements in civic infrastructure. Party representatives said they had earlier submitted petitions through their councillors and joined with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in recording objections during the council meetings. They also participated in a walkout in protest, but claimed that their demands had not been addressed. The CPI further criticised the civic body for failing to close trenches dug for underground drainage, AMRUT and Suez water supply schemes across various parts of the city. They said the failure to restore roads had led to traffic congestion and accidents. They said commuters were unable to reach their destinations on time and that ambulances were often delayed due to traffic jams.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Coimbatore Corporation plans new road along Valankulam bund
Coimbatore Corporation has proposed opening a new road along the Valankulam bund to create an alternate route for vehicles travelling from Lanka Corner to Ukkadam. Originally developed as a pedestrian pathway under the Smart Cities Mission, the bund-side track is now being considered for partial conversion into a one-way road. The stretch starts opposite the two-wheeler parking lot near the Lanka Corner railway bridge, runs alongside the lake, and ends at the Vincent Road junction near the Ukkadam–Sungam bypass, covering approximately two kilometres. According to a senior Corporation official, the pathway was created during Smart Cities works and lies adjacent to a local sewage canal that feeds Valankulam. Encroachments along the canal, including 11 commercial structures, have been removed. Households along the stretch will be relocated to alternate housing, enabling the Corporation to restore the full 10-metre width of the road. Once completed, the road is planned to carry one-way traffic from Lanka Corner to Ukkadam. The proposal has been submitted to the District Road Safety Committee and the city traffic police. Once approved, the road will be paved and opened to traffic. Officials said this would help decongest Vincent Road and reduce pressure at the Town Hall junction.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Coimbatore Corporation drops plan for multiple STPs along Noyyal
The Coimbatore Corporation has revised its earlier proposal to establish multiple sewage treatment plants (STPs) along the Noyyal river bund. Instead, the Corporation now plans to construct a single STP and divert sewage through interception and diversion systems to existing treatment facilities at Ukkadam, Nanjundapuram, and Ondipudur. According to officials, sewage intercepted at various points along the river will be directed into a well and pumped to the existing STPs. This revised approach is expected to reduce the operational and maintenance costs associated with managing multiple smaller units. Approximately 50 million litres per day (MLD) of sewage is proposed to be redirected through this system. In locations where diversion is not feasible, a separate 15 MLD STP is proposed. The total cost of these measures is estimated at ₹100 crore. As part of preparatory work, the Corporation has completed boundary marking of the Noyyal river and installed boundary stones along the 18.5-km stretch within the city limits. Separately, under the State government's Riverfront Development (RFD) project, Coimbatore is among five cities selected for riverfront enhancements. A proposal for ₹100 crore has been submitted for developing the Noyyal bund stretch from Puttuvikki Road to Nanjundapuram Road. Proposed works include construction of bund roads, retaining walls, parks, walking tracks, and recreational spaces to improve access and connectivity. 'We have submitted proposals totalling ₹220 crore for the rejuvenation of the Noyyal,' said Corporation Commissioner M. Sivaguru Prabakaran. He added that the river, which also carries sewage from several town panchayats and neighbouring local bodies, will see significant improvement once the project is implemented, benefiting all system tanks linked to it.
The Hindu
20-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
50% of hockey ground construction completed in Coimbatore
Construction of an international-standard hockey ground in Coimbatore has reached the halfway mark, with several key facilities nearing completion. Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin laid the foundation for the facility on April 27, 2025. It is being developed on a 7.02-acre site at the Corporation Higher Secondary School ground in R.S. Puram at an estimated cost of ₹9.67 crore. International specifications According to the Coimbatore Corporation, the ground is designed to meet international specifications. It will feature International Hockey Federation (FIH)-certified synthetic turf laid over 6,500 square metres, a dressing room spanning 147 square metres, six stadium mast lights, and a six-unit pop-up sprinkler system. A project official said, 'The initial phase of work includes installation of the turf, lighting, fencing, sprinkler system, and supporting infrastructure. The six pop-up sprinkler units have been installed and tested. Milling of the turf area is complete, and bituminous (BT) surfacing is under way, over which the synthetic turf will be laid. Fencing is in progress around the turf area, covering a length of 350 metres.' Two dugouts are also being constructed as part of the initial phase. Each of the six stadium mast light poles will stand 17 metres tall and will be fitted with 20 LED lights of 500 watts each. Construction of the dressing room, toilets, and a water tank is ongoing and is expected to be completed within a month, the official added. Future proposals include a spectator gallery with a seating capacity of 1,700, a conference hall, dining facility for players, a gymnasium, rest rooms, office spaces, and parking facilities for 114 cars and 208 two-wheelers.
